The AFL and NRL's sheer, frustrating futility in trying to establish professional sports franchises on the Gold Coast is continuing apace amid the Suns and Titans' ongoing foibles, writes Richard Hinds.

The All Blacks name Aaron Smith in their squad for Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup Test amid allegations he lied to team officials regarding an off-field incident, while Australia gives a first cap to winger Curtis Rona.